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NTA removes 600 experts, brings 4-tier paper checks
The National Testing Agency is undergoing a significant overhaul by replacing existing experts with specialized newcomers. To ensure quality, a rigorous four-tier reviewing system will be introduced to meticulously evaluate every examination paper. This reform comes on the heels of notable mistakes discovered in recent assessments. Additionally, the agency is welcoming fresh personnel and relocating
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Heart Aerospace’s X1 electric plane flies 27 minutes on $5 of electricity
Heart Aerospace’s X1 battery-electric demonstrator has completed its first 27-minute flight at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. The aircraft, weighing more than 25,000 pounds at takeoff, reached 1,100 feet and delivered over 1 megawatt of power. The fully electric aircraft reportedly used about $5 worth of electricity during the historic test flight.
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Captain of ship attacked in Hormuz dead or alive? SC seeks report from government
The Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to look into the baffling case of Capt Ashish Kumar’s disappearance. His wife presented a petition with ransom calls and WhatsApp messages hinting at his possible survival. After DNA tests disproved his presumed death following a ship attack, the court is now requesting a status report on
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Trump’s voter ID praise follows Gyanesh Kumar – Sergio Gor meet
Recently, US President Donald Trump commended India’s voter ID system after a meeting between Indian election official Gyanesh Kumar and US Ambassador Sergio Gor. Kumar detailed the extensive issuance of photo identity cards and impressive voter turnout in India. He emphasized that the rigorous examination of elections by political parties contributes to high public trust
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1969 US weevil release to kill thistles later harmed 30+ native plants
Introduced in 1969 to combat invasive weeds, a European beetle has turned into an ecological threat. This beetle has diversified its appetite to include over thirty native plant species, notably rare thistles. As its larvae bore into flower heads, they destroy budding seeds, drastically hindering plant reproduction. Consequently, the impact on small and isolated native
